Thank you to everyone who joined me at Past Basket this weekend. It was great to meet so many of you in person and tackle some of your design questions. I can't wait to put on my styling hat and help new clients transform their homes. If you need a little distraction this week, check out my favorite links from around the web...
Remember the Burt Reynolds film, Starting Over? I watched it a few months ago and thoroughly enjoyed it, especially this scene.
In last week's post, I wrongly attributed the "third thing" passage to Dani Shapiro. It was poet Donald Hall who wrote it and Dani quoted it. Here's the original essay written by Hall.
Donald Hall was married to poet Jane Kenyon. I've been reading her poetry this week. Try "Having It Out with Melancholy," written in 1993.
Kelly Wearstler designed the interiors of this new San Francisco hotel. It's a rich cornucopia of pattern and color and the rooftop deck looks amazing.
This short film about Doris Jones, a 90-year-old armchair archaeologist, made me teary.
I'm bad about washing my face before bed. This incredibly calming video might inspire me to be better. All that dirt!
Summer is over, boo hoo. Another nine months before we can do this.
Those of you with the same chronic compulsion as me, click here.
Kitty Spencer, Princess Diana's niece, modeling the new "Happy Leaf" necklace by Bulgari.
This is such a wonderful way to preserve an old photograph. I love this artist's work!
Antiques of the Week: This is a stunner for those of you who love the louche 70s. Also, I found cuff links for the gentleman who loves Paul Evans design.
Photo by Stephanie Krist via Unsplash